Best/Worst Drum Majors....


Legend35 said:
:smh: There's more to being a DM besides puttin' on a show on the field.

There's such things as responsibility, accountability,....
Don't like your variables. You can't judge a book by it's cover.
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Who said I judged a book by its cover? How can you dislike my variables when I never gave any? I just name some schools and thats it. Never gave my reason why!!! Don't have to. They still haven't changed. I know what it takes to be a Drum Major. I was one. I never said anyone was a bad leader. But just because you are a good leader doesn't make you a good performer!!!!
 
DAHILL said:
How are Bama States dms good???? Doing 8 counts in the stands all game dont make a GOOD dm.... give them a mace and see what they can do in the stands? It doesnt take no skills to do gay 8 counts in the stands... i bet they couldnt do what AAMU dms do in the stands.... I dont respect no dms that do 8 counts all day in the stands while having an old ass director (sometimes on a ladder in the stands) conduct.
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:tup: We must be good if you looked at us hard enough to know how many 8 counts we do!!! :lmao: I never said what made a good DM. I never insulted AAMU, just gave my good/worst opinions. :shame: I must have hit a nerve. You are right, we couldn't do what AAMU DM's do in the stands because we can never be that SLAW!!! :lmao: Dog, it will be a million years before your DM's well ever be on our level let alone anyone elses in the swac. When your DM's develope their own style, then come holla at me. ...........AAMU DM's...........:lmao: , :lmao: , :lmao: March like J-state one minute, fast march like Bama State another, you know what..it ain't even........ ~walks out laughing while humming ZEUS~ ....LOL.

ps....and the gay comment, :nod: I could walk in your band room with ASU nellia on and pull your girl (if you got one), dance captain, and band booster moms! Oh my bad, High schools only have booster moms, but then we are talking about AAMU....naw, I won't even go their....cause Snake my boy and I got more respect for him and the majority of your band... :nod2:
 



PsychoJag said:
...Now-Doc, Assistant's, KKPSI, DM (DM is usually KKPSI )
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If you are talking about marching band, there is something inherently wrong when the frat outweighs the DM...most especially when the DM is not frat (which I am guessing is extremely rare).

I lean more to Legend35's perspective. I don't need much showmanship from the DM on the field during the performance. I do want the DM to run the rehearsals and the performance. If things are properly communicated to COLLEGIANS, the BD & and assistants should have to say very little to the band during rehearsals and performances. That load would be carried by the effectiveness of the DM.
 
In my opinion an entertaining show is the goal of a marching band. I believe the DM should directing the band and keeping it on track to its goal during rehersal. But at the game I believe there should be a balance of showmanship and leadership. You've earned the right to stand out infront of the band so step it up with the showmanship and make it clear to the crowd that you have excelled. If we look back at our goal of entertainment why would you want to limit the DM from giving the crowd a show. Everything happening on the field should be pleasing to the eye and ear. Its not always apparent to the crowd what the DM really does for the band nor is it entertaining.

Get the work done in practice and give the crowd a show at gametime. :tup:
 
BLAQUE PRINCE said:
In my opinion an entertaining show is the goal of a marching band. I believe the DM should directing the band and keeping it on track to its goal during rehersal. But at the game I believe there should be a balance of showmanship and leadership. You've earned the right to stand out infront of the band so step it up with the showmanship and make it clear to the crowd that you have excelled. If we look back at our goal of entertainment why would you want to limit the DM from giving the crowd a show. Everything happening on the field should be pleasing to the eye and ear. Its not always apparent to the crowd what the DM really does for the band nor is it entertaining.

Get the work done in practice and give the crowd a show at gametime. :tup:
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:tup: Very well said.
 
BLAQUE PRINCE said:
In my opinion an entertaining show is the goal of a marching band. I believe the DM should directing the band and keeping it on track to its goal during rehersal. But at the game I believe there should be a balance of showmanship and leadership. You've earned the right to stand out infront of the band so step it up with the showmanship and make it clear to the crowd that you have excelled. If we look back at our goal of entertainment why would you want to limit the DM from giving the crowd a show. Everything happening on the field should be pleasing to the eye and ear. Its not always apparent to the crowd what the DM really does for the band nor is it entertaining.

Get the work done in practice and give the crowd a show at gametime. :tup:
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If you have a DM twirking, a band DRILLING, and dancers dancing all at the same time then what is the focus of the show?? The DM should have an entrance and then lead the band not look like a circus ring leader.
 
DAHILL said:
How are Bama States dms good???? Doing 8 counts in the stands all game dont make a GOOD dm.... give them a mace and see what they can do in the stands? It doesnt take no skills to do gay 8 counts in the stands... i bet they couldnt do what AAMU dms do in the stands.... I dont respect no dms that do 8 counts all day in the stands while having an old ass director (sometimes on a ladder in the stands) conduct.
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That's a lot better than just going through the motion on the field like they don't even wanna be there. :rolleyes: :lol:
 
PsychoJag said:
If you have a DM twirking, a band DRILLING, and dancers dancing all at the same time then what is the focus of the show?? The DM should have an entrance and then lead the band not look like a circus ring leader.
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I said give the crowd something...not be *rambling. :lol:

But seriously

You don't have to dance the whole show. I appreciate PV's DM's for having a flashy marching style and adding flare to their directing based on the feel of the music. They do an entrance and then melt into the band as it enters the field. They don't stand out like sore thumbs but if your eyes run across one of them on the field marching or directing it is by no means bland. They show you why they are out in front without taking attention from the band. I know personaly the leardership roles they usually take at practice so they aren't just figure pieces out front.
 
dacontinent said:
If you are talking about marching band, there is something inherently wrong when the frat outweighs the DM...most especially when the DM is not frat (which I am guessing is extremely rare).

I lean more to Legend35's perspective. I don't need much showmanship from the DM on the field during the performance. I do want the DM to run the rehearsals and the performance. If things are properly communicated to COLLEGIANS, the BD & and assistants should have to say very little to the band during rehearsals and performances. That load would be carried by the effectiveness of the DM.
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That's just how it is at SU. When I was there you couldn't be DM if you were not KKPSI. The DMs that were not PSI in the Jukebox sure had better develop a good relationship with the bruhs. Because most were section leaders. From what I saw growing up in Jackson and knowing the bruhs at JSU, no matter who the DM was ............the BRUHS ran the band. Especially under Haughton. Just my observation. I am sure my frats Staggalee83 and Bengal E can elaborate.
 
JR said:
That's just how it is at SU. When I was there you couldn't be DM if you were not KKPSI. The DMs that were not PSI in the Jukebox sure had better develop a good relationship with the bruhs. Because most were section leaders. From what I saw growing up in Jackson and knowing the bruhs at JSU, no matter who the DM was ............the BRUHS ran the band. Especially under Haughton. Just my observation. I am sure my frats Staggalee83 and Bengal E can elaborate.
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I was about to say the same thing. Back when I was in the band, the Band Captain was the one that ran the band, then the Drum Major. You had to be KKPsi to hold either position. But believe me, the Jukebox does not have any major discipline problems. :ebrow:
 
:tup: I love everyone's different viewpoints on the DM's. However, this thread took a sort of twist. : :confused: If we went on detail by detail on how a DM should do his job, we would be here all day. My view point was from a showmanship angle. :nod: You know, just looking at another band when they are performing. Thats where my best/worst list came from. I'm quite sure that if you look at them under a microscope, the best/worst picks would probably be different....who knows, but I'm just looking at it from an entertainment perspective.


I can say one thing, and nothing against no particular band (and I'm quite sure this happens in many bands) but, a true collegiate band will respect a DM whether it be Psi or not. We all know that all Psi's don't make good band members. A lot are usually the most aggressive or for lack of better words (intimidators) of the band. :shame: Therefore, respect is mistaken for "fear". Nothing against Psi but, "to thy own self be true", if some of these guys are truely about "better bands", their leadership would dictate the respect of all bandsmen and their position in the band wether a bandsmen is in a frat/sorority or not. Remember, you are a bandsmen first, and without that, it would not be a band frat!!! With that being said, respect a person because their talent earned them that spot. ;)
 
kremesaver said:
I can say one thing, and nothing against no particular band (and I'm quite sure this happens in many bands) but, a true collegiate band will respect a DM whether it be Psi or not. We all know that all Psi's don't make good band members. A lot are usually the most aggressive or for lack of better words (intimidators) of the band. :shame: Therefore, respect is mistaken for "fear". Nothing against Psi but, "to thy own self be true", if some of these guys are truely about "better bands", their leadership would dictate the respect of all bandsmen and their position in the band wether a bandsmen is in a frat/sorority or not. Remember, you are a bandsmen first, and without that, it would not be a band frat!!! With that being said, respect a person because their talent earned them that spot. ;)
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You know nothing about Psi.
 
CriTAUcal said:
You know nothing about Psi.
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:shh: You don't know what I know. And your point. My statement is dead on. If it offends you or anyone, then it must hold true to your particular organization. If not,...kick rocks. Since "I know nothing about Psi", why don't you tell me then......don't go personal on me because you don't agree. I made no personal attacks towards anyone. If you disagree, make your argument with sensible details but I'll be damned if you gonna tell me what I know and don't know. I usually respect your statements but you on some other sh*t today. :shame:
 
kremesaver said:
I usually respect your statements but you on some other sh*t today. :shame:
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OK. And?
What I do know is that a statement like what you just made is clearly from someone on the outside.
You're entitled to your opinion; I'm not arguing your opinion... because it's just that--- An Opinion.
But as someone who KNOWS, I know you know nothing about Psi based upon what you said earlier.
 



I would rather the DM give me 20-30 seconds of entertainment then let the band, and dancers do the rest. All of that shucking and jiving is unnecessary. That's only my opinion.
 
CriTAUcal said:
OK. And?
What I do know is that a statement like what you just made is clearly from someone on the outside.
You're entitled to your opinion; I'm not arguing your opinion... because it's just that--- An Opinion.
But as someone who KNOWS, I know you know nothing about Psi based upon what you said earlier.
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:shame: Well if thats the case, I guess the people that have post above mine no nothing either. :rolleyes: And if you want to base it apon what I said, notice I said some. And thats not opinion, thats fact. If it was an opinion, I would have said all. I didn't insult KKpsi, so why you bent out of shape....you bitter about something? :confused: And sense we talking about DM's I guess its fair to say you know nothing either. Oh my bad, based on what you said, I guess you know nothing. But hell, you don't cause you ain't no DM just like I'm not Psi, according to your logic!!! :shame: I know where those guys are coming from and I trust that they feel me as well. You can't tell me what I know or don't know because you never marched at Bama St. Thats why I said some in my post, not all. Some of the best KKPsi's taught me what I know but they also didn't sugar coat the bullsh*t either.............so when you make DM in a swac band, come holla at me but seeing as though that's not gonna happen, I guess were through here. :read: :nod:
 
kremesaver said:
We all know that all Psi's don't make good band members.
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I stopped reading right there. :redhot:

I'on even feel like arguing about this right now........that statement alone is bout as bad as dat broad on SF's and the 5th talkin bout "TBS ain't nuthin but a bunch of bullshat." :rolleyes:
 
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